SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

State of California; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Caltrans seeks a Chief, Hydraulics Branch in Yuba County to lead the district hydraulics/stormwater unit, oversee drainage studies, hydraulic analyses and coordination with other branches. The role requires a professional license and offers telework flexibility based on policy.

Salary ranges from $11,437.00 to $14,315.00 per month; final filing date is 11/12/2026. This permanent, full-time position emphasizes leadership of a multidisciplinary team and partnership with internal and external

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with and build partnerships internally among Region and District functions as well as with external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with interdisciplinary project teams to analyze situations and build consensus.
• Experience implementing the Department’s project delivery policies, standards and other factors relating to design of transportation facilities.
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary professional team to deliver a complex work product.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the work of Transportation Engineers as Branch Chief of the District Hydraulics/Stormwater Branch.
• Review and prepare drainage improvement plans; hydraulic studies and drainage reports and SWDRs.
• Coordinate drainage design activities with other design branches and with internal/external stakeholders.
• Lead collaborations across North Region functional branches to ensure project delivery.

Skills

Cooperative work

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Project delivery policies

Leadership of multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Professional License

Job description

Job Posting: Chief, Hydraulics Branch

Department of Transportation

JC-536854 - Chief, Hydraulics Branch SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

$11,437.00 - $14,315.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the North Region (NR) Chief, Office of Engineering Services, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent will plan, organize and direct the work of Transportation Engineers (Civil) as Branch Chief of the District Hydraulics/Stormwater Branch. The work includes review and preparation of drainage improvement contract plans; hydraulic studies and drainage reports and storm water data reports (SWDRs); accumulate and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic data; field review of drainage facilities and investigation of Maintenance referrals and complaints; coordinate drainage design activities with other design branches; and coordinate with various North Region functional branches.

JC-536854; PARF # 03-27-0092

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer, CalTrans exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at 703 B St. Marysville.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536854

Position #(s): 903-201-3161-XXX

Working Title: Chief, Hydraulics Branch

Classification: SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER, CALTRANS $11,437.00 - $14,315.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Yuba County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Caltrans is about celebrating diversity, valuing one another, and recognizing that Caltrans is strong not despite the diverse attributes of our workforce, but because of our diversity.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Professional License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Statement of Qualificaitons:

Interested individuals must submit a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) along with a state application (form STD 678). The SOQ must specifically address the questions, be numbered in the same order as listed, 2 pages maximum and in 12-point font. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview.

• 1. Ability to work cooperatively with and build partnerships internally among Region and District functions as well as with Caltrans’ external customers, including city and county staff.
• 2. Demonstrated ability to relate to and work with interdisciplinary project teams to analyze situations accurately, identify potential conflicts, adopt an effective solution, and build consensus within the teams.
• 3. Experience in the implementation of the Department’s project delivery policies, procedures, standards and other factors relating to design of transportation facilities and roadway drainage features.
• 4. Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary professional team to deliver a challenging and complex work product.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Kathryn Hennessy
[phone]
[e-mail]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Nicole Lamas
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Caltrans EEO Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.